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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 490.92 and 224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 490.92 and 224.69 is: 310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 490.92 = 224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/490.92 = 224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 490.92 × 224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 110,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,304.81/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.10

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