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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 490.28 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 490.28 and 224.40 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 490.28 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/490.28 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 490.28 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 110,017.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,017.71/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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