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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 490 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 490 and 224.13 is: 309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 490 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/490 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 490 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 109,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,823.70/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.16

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