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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 488.72 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 488.72 and 223.13 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 488.72 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/488.72 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 488.72 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 109,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,048.09/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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