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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 489.79 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 489.79 and 222.35 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 489.79 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/489.79 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 489.79 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 108,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,904.81/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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