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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 490.26 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 490.26 and 224.25 is: 309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 490.26 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/490.26 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 490.26 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 109,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,940.81/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.49

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