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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.07, 488.63 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.07, 488.63 and 223.05 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.07 : 488.63 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.07/488.63 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.07x = 488.63 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.07x = 108,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,991.31/354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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