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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 494.01 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 494.01 and 226.95 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 494.01 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/494.01 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 494.01 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 112,115.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,115.57/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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