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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.59, 489.52 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.59, 489.52 and 230.32 is: 317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.59 : 489.52 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.59/489.52 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.59x = 489.52 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.59x = 112,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,744.45/354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.96

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