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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 490.38 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 490.38 and 224.44 is: 309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 490.38 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/490.38 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 490.38 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 110,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,060.89/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.69

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