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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 492.67 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 492.67 and 226.28 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 492.67 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/492.67 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 492.67 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 111,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,481.37/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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