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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.93, 492.80 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.93, 492.80 and 224.20 is: 309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.93 : 492.80 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.93/492.80 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.93x = 492.80 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.93x = 110,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,485.76/356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.54

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