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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 489.17 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 489.17 and 223.42 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 489.17 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/489.17 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 489.17 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 109,290.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,290.36/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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