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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.09, 490.17 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.09, 490.17 and 222.34 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.09 : 490.17 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.09/490.17 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.09x = 490.17 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.09x = 108,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,984.40/355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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