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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 493.09 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 493.09 and 226.38 is: 312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 493.09 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/493.09 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 493.09 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 111,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,625.71/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.33

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