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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 489.29 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 489.29 and 223.59 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 489.29 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/489.29 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 489.29 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 109,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,402.33/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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