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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.54, 489.30 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.54, 489.30 and 223.50 is: 308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.54 : 489.30 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.54/489.30 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.54x = 489.30 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.54x = 109,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,358.55/354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.45

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