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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.47, 493.27 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.47, 493.27 and 224.66 is: 310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.47 : 493.27 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.47/493.27 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.47x = 493.27 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.47x = 110,818.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,818.04/357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.01

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