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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 490.98 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 490.98 and 225.04 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 490.98 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/490.98 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 490.98 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 110,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,490.14/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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