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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.98, 493.83 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.98, 493.83 and 227.03 is: 313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.98 : 493.83 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.98/493.83 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.98x = 493.83 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.98x = 112,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,111.76/357.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.18

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