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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.47, 492.15 and 225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.47, 492.15 and 225.67 is: 311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.47 : 492.15 = 225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.47/492.15 = 225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.47x = 492.15 × 225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.47x = 111,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,063.49/356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.56

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