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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.71, 489.56 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.71, 489.56 and 223.76 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.71 : 489.56 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.71/489.56 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.71x = 489.56 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.71x = 109,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,540.38/354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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