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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 488.42 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 488.42 and 222.88 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 488.42 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/488.42 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 488.42 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 108,857.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,857.94/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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