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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 494.32 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 494.32 and 227.18 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 494.32 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/494.32 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 494.32 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 112,299.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,299.62/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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