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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 490.92 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 490.92 and 222.99 is: 307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 490.92 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/490.92 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 490.92 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 109,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,467.57/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.63

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