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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 493.50 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 493.50 and 226.88 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 493.50 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/493.50 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 493.50 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 111,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,965.28/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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