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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 488.90 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 488.90 and 223.40 is: 308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 488.90 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/488.90 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 488.90 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 109,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,219.14/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.34

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