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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 492.41 and 224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 492.41 and 224.09 is: 309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 492.41 = 224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/492.41 = 224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 492.41 × 224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 110,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,343.60/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.15

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