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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 488.75 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 488.75 and 230.19 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 488.75 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/488.75 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 488.75 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 112,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,504.21/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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