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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 488.12 and 229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 488.12 and 229.49 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 488.12 = 229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/488.12 = 229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 488.12 × 229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 112,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,016.90/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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