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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 489.38 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 489.38 and 223.58 is: 308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 489.38 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/489.38 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 489.38 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 109,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,415.58/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.53

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