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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 493.61 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 493.61 and 226.50 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 493.61 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/493.61 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 493.61 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 111,801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,801.53/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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