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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 489.77 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 489.77 and 230.81 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 489.77 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/489.77 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 489.77 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 113,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,043.88/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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