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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.05, 492.40 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.05, 492.40 and 225.83 is: 311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.05 : 492.40 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.05/492.40 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.05x = 492.40 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.05x = 111,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,198.69/357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.44

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