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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.39, 494.46 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.39, 494.46 and 227.38 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.39 : 494.46 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.39/494.46 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.39x = 494.46 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.39x = 112,430.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,430.31/358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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