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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 490 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 490 and 228.93 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 490 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/490 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 490 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 112,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,175.70/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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