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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.25, 493.12 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.25, 493.12 and 226.34 is: 312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.25 : 493.12 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.25/493.12 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.25x = 493.12 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.25x = 111,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,612.78/357.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.42

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