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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.03, 490.95 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.03, 490.95 and 224.81 is: 310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.03 : 490.95 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.03/490.95 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.03x = 490.95 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.03x = 110,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,368.01/356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.00

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