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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.55, 493.29 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.55, 493.29 and 224.88 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.55 : 493.29 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.55/493.29 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.55x = 493.29 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.55x = 110,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,931.06/357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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