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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 489.56 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 489.56 and 230.44 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 489.56 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/489.56 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 489.56 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 112,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,814.21/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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