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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 491.94 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 491.94 and 225.66 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 491.94 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/491.94 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 491.94 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 111,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,011.18/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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