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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 492.11 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 492.11 and 225.64 is: 311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 492.11 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/492.11 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 492.11 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 111,038.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,038.57/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.39

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