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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 489.96 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 489.96 and 224.10 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 489.96 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/489.96 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 489.96 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 109,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,800.04/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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