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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.42, 494.54 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.42, 494.54 and 227.36 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.42 : 494.54 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.42/494.54 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.42x = 494.54 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.42x = 112,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,438.61/358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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