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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.69, 492.39 and 225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.69, 492.39 and 225.87 is: 311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.69 : 492.39 = 225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.69/492.39 = 225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.69x = 492.39 × 225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.69x = 111,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,216.13/356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.80

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