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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 488.75 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 488.75 and 223.17 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 488.75 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/488.75 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 488.75 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 109,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,073.22/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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