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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.75, 489.33 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.75, 489.33 and 230.50 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 489.33 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/489.33 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 489.33 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 112,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,790.57/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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