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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.66, 493.56 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.66, 493.56 and 226.80 is: 312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.66 : 493.56 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.66/493.56 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.66x = 493.56 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.66x = 111,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,939.41/357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.98

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