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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.94, 489.78 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.94, 489.78 and 230.66 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 489.78 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/489.78 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 489.78 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 112,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,972.65/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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