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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.11, 489.83 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.11, 489.83 and 229.02 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.11 : 489.83 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.11/489.83 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.11x = 489.83 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.11x = 112,180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,180.87/355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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