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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 488.56 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 488.56 and 229.43 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 488.56 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/488.56 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 488.56 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 112,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,090.75/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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