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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 493.74 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 493.74 and 226.80 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 493.74 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/493.74 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 493.74 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 111,980.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,980.23/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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