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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.96, 493.80 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.96, 493.80 and 227.04 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.96 : 493.80 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.96/493.80 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.96x = 493.80 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.96x = 112,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,112.35/357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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