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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.89, 489.51 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.89, 489.51 and 223.98 is: 308.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.89 : 489.51 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.89/489.51 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.89x = 489.51 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.89x = 109,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,640.45/354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.95

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