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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 489.66 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 489.66 and 222.11 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 489.66 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/489.66 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 489.66 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 108,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,758.38/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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