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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 488.50 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 488.50 and 223 is: 307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 488.50 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/488.50 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 488.50 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 108,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,935.50/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.71

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