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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.86, 493.52 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.86, 493.52 and 226.68 is: 312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.86 : 493.52 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.86/493.52 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.86x = 493.52 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.86x = 111,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,869.98/357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.61

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