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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 489.89 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 489.89 and 230.84 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 489.89 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/489.89 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 489.89 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 113,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,082.60/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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