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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 492.26 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 492.26 and 225.74 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 492.26 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/492.26 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 492.26 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 111,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,119.18/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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