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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.07, 493.95 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.07, 493.95 and 225.45 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.07 : 493.95 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.07/493.95 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.07x = 493.95 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.07x = 111,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,361.59/358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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