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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 489.19 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 489.19 and 223.44 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 489.19 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/489.19 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 489.19 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 109,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,304.61/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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