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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 490.14 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 490.14 and 231 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 490.14 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/490.14 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 490.14 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 113,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,222.34/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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