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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 488.31 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 488.31 and 222.80 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 488.31 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/488.31 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 488.31 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 108,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,793.03/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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