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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.66, 490.52 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.66, 490.52 and 222.89 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.66 : 490.52 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.66/490.52 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.66x = 490.52 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.66x = 109,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,330.11/355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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