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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.10, 488.86 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.10, 488.86 and 229.86 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.10 : 488.86 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.10/488.86 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.10x = 488.86 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.10x = 112,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,369.36/354.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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