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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 488.81 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 488.81 and 223.13 is: 307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 488.81 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/488.81 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 488.81 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 109,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,068.18/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.95

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