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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 489.92 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 489.92 and 224.28 is: 309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 489.92 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/489.92 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 489.92 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 109,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,878.14/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.28

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