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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 489.30 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 489.30 and 197.22 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 489.30 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/489.30 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 489.30 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 96,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,497.36/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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