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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 489.56 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 489.56 and 224 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 489.56 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/489.56 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 489.56 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 109,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,661.44/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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