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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.45, 488.82 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.45, 488.82 and 229.98 is: 317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.45 : 488.82 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.45/488.82 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.45x = 488.82 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.45x = 112,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,418.82/354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.16

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