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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 493.32 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 493.32 and 226.48 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 493.32 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/493.32 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 493.32 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 111,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,727.11/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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