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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 488.79 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 488.79 and 223.20 is: 308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 488.79 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/488.79 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 488.79 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 109,097.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,097.93/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.13

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