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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.15, 489.66 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.15, 489.66 and 223.93 is: 308.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.15 : 489.66 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.15/489.66 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.15x = 489.66 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.15x = 109,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,647.12/355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.74

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