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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 493.86 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 493.86 and 225.12 is: 310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 493.86 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/493.86 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 493.86 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 111,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,177.76/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.63

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