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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.46, 494.76 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.46, 494.76 and 227.40 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.46 : 494.76 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.46/494.76 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.46x = 494.76 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.46x = 112,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,508.42/358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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