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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 493.32 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 493.32 and 226.46 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 493.32 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/493.32 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 493.32 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 111,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,717.25/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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