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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.25, 490.08 and 230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.25, 490.08 and 230.95 is: 318.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.25 : 490.08 = 230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.25/490.08 = 230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.25x = 490.08 × 230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.25x = 113,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,184.16/355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.60

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