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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.47, 490.80 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.47, 490.80 and 222.75 is: 307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.47 : 490.80 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.47/490.80 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.47x = 490.80 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.47x = 109,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,325.70/355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.55

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