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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 490.64 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 490.64 and 224.56 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 490.64 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/490.64 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 490.64 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 110,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,178.12/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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