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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 489.69 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 489.69 and 222.24 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 489.69 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/489.69 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 489.69 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 108,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,828.71/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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