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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 488.68 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 488.68 and 223.11 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 488.68 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/488.68 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 488.68 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 109,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,028.84/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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