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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.03, 489.70 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.03, 489.70 and 230.55 is: 317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.03 : 489.70 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.03/489.70 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.03x = 489.70 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.03x = 112,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,897.49/355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.99

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