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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 488.79 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 488.79 and 229.56 is: 316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 488.79 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/488.79 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 488.79 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 112,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,206.63/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.86

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