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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 493.95 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 493.95 and 227.07 is: 313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 493.95 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/493.95 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 493.95 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 112,161.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,161.23/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.28

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