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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 489.54 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 489.54 and 223.74 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 489.54 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/489.54 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 489.54 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 109,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,529.68/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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