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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 489.24 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 489.24 and 223.62 is: 308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 489.24 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/489.24 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 489.24 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 109,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,403.85/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.68

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