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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 494.04 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 494.04 and 225.36 is: 310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 494.04 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/494.04 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 494.04 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 111,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,336.85/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.95

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