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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 488.97 and 230.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 488.97 and 230.00 is: 317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 488.97 = 230.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/488.97 = 230.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 488.97 × 230.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 112,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,460.66/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.42

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