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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.13, 488.60 and 229.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.13, 488.60 and 229.87 is: 317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.13 : 488.60 = 229.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.13/488.60 = 229.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.13x = 488.60 × 229.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.13x = 112,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,314.48/354.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.16

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