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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 492.51 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 492.51 and 225.82 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 492.51 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/492.51 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 492.51 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 111,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,217.38/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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