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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 492.18 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 492.18 and 223.76 is: 308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 492.18 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/492.18 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 492.18 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 110,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,127.74/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.94

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