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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.27, 488.79 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.27, 488.79 and 223.32 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.27 : 488.79 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.27/488.79 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.27x = 488.79 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.27x = 109,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,156.58/354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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