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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 489.22 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 489.22 and 223.46 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 489.22 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/489.22 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 489.22 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 109,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,321.10/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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