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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 488.22 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 488.22 and 229.62 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 488.22 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/488.22 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 488.22 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 112,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,105.08/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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