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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 489.15 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 489.15 and 223.58 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 489.15 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/489.15 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 489.15 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 109,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,364.16/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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