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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.94, 491.09 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.94, 491.09 and 223.28 is: 308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.94 : 491.09 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.94/491.09 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.94x = 491.09 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.94x = 109,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,650.85/355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.06

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