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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.48, 496.06 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.48, 496.06 and 226.72 is: 312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.48 : 496.06 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.48/496.06 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.48x = 496.06 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.48x = 112,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,465.59/359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.86

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