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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.78, 488.04 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.78, 488.04 and 229.55 is: 316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.78 : 488.04 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.78/488.04 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.78x = 488.04 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.78x = 112,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,030.32/353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.66

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