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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.53, 490.68 and 224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.53, 490.68 and 224.49 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.53 : 490.68 = 224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.53/490.68 = 224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.53x = 490.68 × 224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.53x = 110,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,152.75/355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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