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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.63, 496.14 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.63, 496.14 and 226.79 is: 312.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.63 : 496.14 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.63/496.14 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.63x = 496.14 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.63x = 112,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,517.11/359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.87

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