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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 488.20 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 488.20 and 222.96 is: 307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 488.20 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/488.20 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 488.20 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 108,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,849.07/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.45

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