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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 490.16 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 490.16 and 224.19 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 490.16 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/490.16 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 490.16 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 109,889.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,889.53/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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