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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.51, 493.49 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.51, 493.49 and 226.60 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.51 : 493.49 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.51/493.49 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.51x = 493.49 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.51x = 111,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,824.17/357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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