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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 489.68 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 489.68 and 224.04 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 489.68 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/489.68 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 489.68 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 109,707.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,707.91/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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