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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 494.64 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 494.64 and 227.52 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 494.64 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/494.64 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 494.64 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 112,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,540.49/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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