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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.87, 492.51 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.87, 492.51 and 225.90 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.87 : 492.51 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.87/492.51 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.87x = 492.51 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.87x = 111,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,258.01/356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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