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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.97, 489.80 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.97, 489.80 and 223.88 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.97 : 489.80 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.97/489.80 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.97x = 489.80 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.97x = 109,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,655.30/354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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