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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.30, 494.49 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.30, 494.49 and 227.32 is: 313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.30 : 494.49 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.30/494.49 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.30x = 494.49 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.30x = 112,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,407.47/358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.72

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