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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 494.42 and 225.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 494.42 and 225.49 is: 311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 494.42 = 225.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/494.42 = 225.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 494.42 × 225.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 111,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,486.77/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.18

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