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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.00, 490.96 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.00, 490.96 and 223.05 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.00 : 490.96 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.00/490.96 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.00x = 490.96 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.00x = 109,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,510.75/356.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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