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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 488.37 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 488.37 and 222.82 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 488.37 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/488.37 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 488.37 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 108,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,818.22/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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