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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 489.84 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 489.84 and 230.61 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 489.84 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/489.84 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 489.84 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 112,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,962.00/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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