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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 495.61 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 495.61 and 226.41 is: 312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 495.61 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/495.61 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 495.61 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 112,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,208.58/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.42

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