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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.77, 488.12 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.77, 488.12 and 229.50 is: 316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.77 : 488.12 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.77/488.12 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.77x = 488.12 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.77x = 112,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,022.39/353.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.66

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