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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.52, 489.27 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.52, 489.27 and 230.14 is: 317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.52 : 489.27 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.52/489.27 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.52x = 489.27 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.52x = 112,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,600.60/354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.61

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