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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 493.04 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 493.04 and 224.56 is: 309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 493.04 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/493.04 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 493.04 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 110,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,717.06/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.82

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