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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.79, 492.36 and 225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.79, 492.36 and 225.67 is: 311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.79 : 492.36 = 225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.79/492.36 = 225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.79x = 492.36 × 225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.79x = 111,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,110.88/356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.42

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