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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 490.80 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 490.80 and 303.33 is: 419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 490.80 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/490.80 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 490.80 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 148,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,877.34/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.09

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