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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 489.49 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 489.49 and 230.51 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 489.49 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/489.49 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 489.49 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 112,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,832.99/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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