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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 493.06 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 493.06 and 224.80 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 493.06 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/493.06 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 493.06 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 110,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,840.53/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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