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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 489.72 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 489.72 and 230.65 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 489.72 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/489.72 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 489.72 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 112,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,953.92/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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