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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 488.74 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 488.74 and 229.84 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 488.74 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/488.74 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 488.74 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 112,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,332.00/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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