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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 488.28 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 488.28 and 223.11 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 488.28 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/488.28 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 488.28 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 108,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,940.15/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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