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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 494.02 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 494.02 and 225.46 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 494.02 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/494.02 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 494.02 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 111,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,381.75/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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