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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.97, 489.40 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.97, 489.40 and 223.75 is: 308.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.97 : 489.40 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.97/489.40 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.97x = 489.40 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.97x = 109,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,503.25/354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.49

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