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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.13, 494.36 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.13, 494.36 and 225.36 is: 311.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 494.36 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/494.36 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 494.36 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 111,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,408.97/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.09

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