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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.60, 493.55 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.60, 493.55 and 224.91 is: 310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.60 : 493.55 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.60/493.55 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.60x = 493.55 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.60x = 111,003.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,003.21/357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.41

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