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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.13, 492.98 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.13, 492.98 and 224.36 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.13 : 492.98 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.13/492.98 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.13x = 492.98 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.13x = 110,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,604.99/357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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