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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 490.08 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 490.08 and 229.16 is: 316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 490.08 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/490.08 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 490.08 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 112,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,304.28/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.39

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