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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 489 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 489 and 223.48 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 489 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/489 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 489 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 109,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,281.72/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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