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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 494.33 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 494.33 and 225.47 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 494.33 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/494.33 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 494.33 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 111,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,456.59/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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