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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 491.17 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 491.17 and 223.34 is: 308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 491.17 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/491.17 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 491.17 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 109,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,700.89/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.14

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