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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 490.96 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 490.96 and 222.99 is: 307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 490.96 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/490.96 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 490.96 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 109,478.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,478.61/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.65

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