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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 488.38 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 488.38 and 223 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 488.38 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/488.38 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 488.38 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 108,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,908.74/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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