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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.53, 490.63 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.53, 490.63 and 224.54 is: 309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.53 : 490.63 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.53/490.63 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.53x = 490.63 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.53x = 110,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,166.06/355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.86

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