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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 488.97 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 488.97 and 223.61 is: 308.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 488.97 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/488.97 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 488.97 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 109,336.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,336.14/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.49

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