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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.47, 490.77 and 224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.47, 490.77 and 224.67 is: 310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.47 : 490.77 = 224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.47/490.77 = 224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.47x = 490.77 × 224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.47x = 110,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,261.30/355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.18

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