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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.86, 488.62 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.86, 488.62 and 223.06 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.86 : 488.62 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.86/488.62 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.86x = 488.62 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.86x = 108,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,991.58/353.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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