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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 493.26 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 493.26 and 226.46 is: 312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 493.26 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/493.26 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 493.26 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 111,703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,703.66/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.53

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