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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 492.96 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 492.96 and 224.32 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 492.96 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/492.96 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 492.96 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 110,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,580.79/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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