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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.01, 495.24 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.01, 495.24 and 227.99 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.01 : 495.24 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.01/495.24 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.01x = 495.24 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.01x = 112,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,909.77/359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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