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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 494.10 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 494.10 and 227.07 is: 313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 494.10 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/494.10 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 494.10 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 112,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,195.29/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.40

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