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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.14, 494.06 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.14, 494.06 and 226.92 is: 313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.14 : 494.06 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.14/494.06 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.14x = 494.06 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.14x = 112,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,110.96/358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.04

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