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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 489.96 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 489.96 and 230.64 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 489.96 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/489.96 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 489.96 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 113,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,004.37/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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