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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.52, 490.66 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.52, 490.66 and 224.44 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.52 : 490.66 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.52/490.66 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.52x = 490.66 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.52x = 110,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,121.94/355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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