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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 488.92 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 488.92 and 223.28 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 488.92 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/488.92 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 488.92 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 109,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,166.06/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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