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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.66, 487.76 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.66, 487.76 and 229.19 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.66 : 487.76 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.66/487.76 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.66x = 487.76 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.66x = 111,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,786.13/353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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