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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.51, 494.52 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.51, 494.52 and 227.45 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.51 : 494.52 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.51/494.52 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.51x = 494.52 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.51x = 112,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,478.57/358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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