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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.01, 488.78 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.01, 488.78 and 223.06 is: 307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.01 : 488.78 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.01/488.78 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.01x = 488.78 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.01x = 109,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,027.27/354.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.98

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