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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.23, 492.95 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.23, 492.95 and 224.47 is: 309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.23 : 492.95 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.23/492.95 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.23x = 492.95 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.23x = 110,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,653.66/357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.76

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