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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 491.02 and 224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 491.02 and 224.83 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 491.02 = 224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/491.02 = 224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 491.02 × 224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 110,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,396.03/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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