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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 489.04 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 489.04 and 230.16 is: 317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 489.04 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/489.04 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 489.04 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 112,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,557.45/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.35

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