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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 493.42 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 493.42 and 226.52 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 493.42 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/493.42 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 493.42 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 111,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,769.50/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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