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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.03, 494.13 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.03, 494.13 and 227.32 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.03 : 494.13 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.03/494.13 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.03x = 494.13 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.03x = 112,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,325.25/358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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