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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 494.34 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 494.34 and 227.34 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 494.34 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/494.34 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 494.34 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 112,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,383.26/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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