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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.99, 491.52 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.99, 491.52 and 223.25 is: 308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.99 : 491.52 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.99/491.52 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.99x = 491.52 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.99x = 109,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,730.72/355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.24

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