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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.89, 493.98 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.89, 493.98 and 226.97 is: 313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.89 : 493.98 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.89/493.98 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.89x = 493.98 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.89x = 112,118.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,118.64/357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.28

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