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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 490.86 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 490.86 and 224.64 is: 309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 490.86 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/490.86 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 490.86 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 110,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,266.79/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.99

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