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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 489.25 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 489.25 and 230.22 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 489.25 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/489.25 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 489.25 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 112,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,635.14/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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