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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 491.07 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 491.07 and 223.24 is: 307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 491.07 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/491.07 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 491.07 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 109,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,626.47/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.92

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