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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.30, 490.62 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.30, 490.62 and 224.54 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.30 : 490.62 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.30/490.62 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.30x = 490.62 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.30x = 110,163.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,163.81/355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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