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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 496.54 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 496.54 and 227.13 is: 313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 496.54 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/496.54 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 496.54 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 112,779.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,779.13/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.33

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