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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 491.39 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 491.39 and 223.31 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 491.39 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/491.39 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 491.39 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 109,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,734.22/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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