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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.66, 493.32 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.66, 493.32 and 226.74 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.66 : 493.32 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.66/493.32 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.66x = 493.32 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.66x = 111,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,855.38/357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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