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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 492.30 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 492.30 and 225.62 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 492.30 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/492.30 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 492.30 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 111,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,072.73/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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