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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.93, 489.63 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.93, 489.63 and 230.70 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.93 : 489.63 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.93/489.63 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.93x = 489.63 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.93x = 112,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,957.64/354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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