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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.79, 489.72 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.79, 489.72 and 223.84 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.79 : 489.72 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.79/489.72 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.79x = 489.72 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.79x = 109,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,618.92/354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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