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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 488.38 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 488.38 and 222.98 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 488.38 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/488.38 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 488.38 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 108,898.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,898.97/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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