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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 489.03 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 489.03 and 230.07 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 489.03 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/489.03 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 489.03 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 112,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,510.65/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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