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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 494.40 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 494.40 and 227.19 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 494.40 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/494.40 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 494.40 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 112,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,322.74/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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