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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 494.70 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 494.70 and 227.42 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 494.70 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/494.70 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 494.70 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 112,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,504.67/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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