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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 489.81 and 230.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 489.81 and 230.59 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 489.81 = 230.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/489.81 = 230.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 489.81 × 230.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 112,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,945.29/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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