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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 493.91 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 493.91 and 225.17 is: 310.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 493.91 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/493.91 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 493.91 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 111,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,210.12/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.64

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