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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 490.06 and 224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 490.06 and 224.11 is: 309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 490.06 = 224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/490.06 = 224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 490.06 × 224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 109,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,827.35/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.22

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