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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 488.93 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 488.93 and 223.53 is: 308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 488.93 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/488.93 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 488.93 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 109,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,290.52/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.43

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