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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.04, 490.20 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.04, 490.20 and 222.32 is: 306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.04 : 490.20 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.04/490.20 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.04x = 490.20 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.04x = 108,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,977.70/355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.95

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