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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.88, 493.86 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.88, 493.86 and 226.96 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 493.86 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/493.86 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 493.86 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 112,086.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,086.47/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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