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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.83, 492.14 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.83, 492.14 and 223.99 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.83 : 492.14 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.83/492.14 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.83x = 492.14 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.83x = 110,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,233.77/356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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