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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 494.67 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 494.67 and 227.54 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 494.67 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/494.67 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 494.67 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 112,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,554.74/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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