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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 494.07 and 227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 494.07 and 227.11 is: 313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 494.07 = 227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/494.07 = 227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 494.07 × 227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 112,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,208.24/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.43

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