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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 489.30 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 489.30 and 230.27 is: 317.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 489.30 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/489.30 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 489.30 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 112,671.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,671.11/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.86

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