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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.11, 494.06 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.11, 494.06 and 227.25 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.11 : 494.06 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.11/494.06 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.11x = 494.06 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.11x = 112,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,274.00/358.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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