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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.55, 491.82 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.55, 491.82 and 225.33 is: 310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.55 : 491.82 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.55/491.82 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.55x = 491.82 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.55x = 110,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,819.34/356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.81

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