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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 493.95 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 493.95 and 227.19 is: 313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 493.95 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/493.95 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 493.95 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 112,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,220.50/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.42

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