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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 490.40 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 490.40 and 220.89 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 490.40 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/490.40 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 490.40 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 108,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,327.26/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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