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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.65, 491.73 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.65, 491.73 and 225.43 is: 310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.65 : 491.73 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.65/491.73 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.65x = 491.73 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.65x = 110,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,850.69/356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.81

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