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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 490.80 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 490.80 and 223 is: 307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 490.80 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/490.80 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 490.80 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 109,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,448.40/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.72

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