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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 491.58 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 491.58 and 223.32 is: 308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 491.58 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/491.58 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 491.58 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 109,779.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,779.65/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.34

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