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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.51, 492.12 and 225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.51, 492.12 and 225.61 is: 311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.51 : 492.12 = 225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.51/492.12 = 225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.51x = 492.12 × 225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.51x = 111,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,025.96/356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.42

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