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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 489.28 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 489.28 and 230.32 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 489.28 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/489.28 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 489.28 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 112,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,690.97/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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