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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 489.60 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 489.60 and 230.40 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 489.60 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/489.60 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 489.60 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 112,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,803.84/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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