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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 494.02 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 494.02 and 226.94 is: 313.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 494.02 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/494.02 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 494.02 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 112,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,112.90/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.15

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