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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 490.26 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 490.26 and 230.94 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 490.26 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/490.26 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 490.26 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 113,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,220.64/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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