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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 489.66 and 224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 489.66 and 224.11 is: 309.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 489.66 = 224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/489.66 = 224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 489.66 × 224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 109,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,737.70/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.19

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