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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 489.13 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 489.13 and 223.29 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 489.13 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/489.13 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 489.13 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 109,217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,217.28/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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