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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.95, 492.92 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.95, 492.92 and 226 is: 312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.95 : 492.92 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.95/492.92 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.95x = 492.92 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.95x = 111,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,399.92/356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.09

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