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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.23, 488.80 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.23, 488.80 and 223.24 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.23 : 488.80 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.23/488.80 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.23x = 488.80 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.23x = 109,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,119.71/354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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