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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 491.94 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 491.94 and 225.45 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 491.94 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/491.94 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 491.94 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 110,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,907.87/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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