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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.87, 488.52 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.87, 488.52 and 229.71 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.87 : 488.52 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.87/488.52 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.87x = 488.52 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.87x = 112,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,217.93/353.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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