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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 492.12 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 492.12 and 225.88 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 492.12 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/492.12 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 492.12 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 111,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,160.07/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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