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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 488.88 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 488.88 and 223.24 is: 308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 488.88 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/488.88 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 488.88 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 109,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,137.57/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.08

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