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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.35, 494.27 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.35, 494.27 and 225.47 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.35 : 494.27 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.35/494.27 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.35x = 494.27 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.35x = 111,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,439.46/358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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