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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 490.66 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 490.66 and 224.52 is: 309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 490.66 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/490.66 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 490.66 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 110,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,162.98/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.76

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