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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 489.15 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 489.15 and 230.44 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 489.15 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/489.15 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 489.15 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 112,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,719.73/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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