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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 493.15 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 493.15 and 226.44 is: 312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 493.15 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/493.15 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 493.15 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 111,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,668.89/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.48

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