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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.38, 489.02 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.38, 489.02 and 223.52 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 489.02 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/489.02 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 489.02 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 109,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,305.75/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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