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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.21, 490.17 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.21, 490.17 and 231.10 is: 318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.21 : 490.17 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.21/490.17 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.21x = 490.17 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.21x = 113,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,278.29/355.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.91

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