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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 484.96 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 484.96 and 223.70 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 484.96 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/484.96 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 484.96 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 108,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,486.21/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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