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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.31, 491.79 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.31, 491.79 and 223.56 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.31 : 491.79 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.31/491.79 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.31x = 491.79 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.31x = 109,944.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,944.57/356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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