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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 488.93 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 488.93 and 230.12 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 488.93 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/488.93 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 488.93 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 112,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,512.57/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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