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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 488.70 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 488.70 and 223.02 is: 307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 488.70 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/488.70 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 488.70 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 108,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,989.87/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.67

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