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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.80, 493.55 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.80, 493.55 and 226.58 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.80 : 493.55 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.80/493.55 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.80x = 493.55 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.80x = 111,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,824.96/357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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