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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.93, 490.05 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.93, 490.05 and 230.67 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.93 : 490.05 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.93/490.05 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.93x = 490.05 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.93x = 113,039.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,039.83/354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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