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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.12, 494.14 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.12, 494.14 and 227.08 is: 313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.12 : 494.14 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.12/494.14 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.12x = 494.14 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.12x = 112,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,209.31/358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.33

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