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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 493.56 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 493.56 and 224.76 is: 310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 493.56 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/493.56 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 493.56 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 110,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,932.55/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.32

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