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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 490.22 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 490.22 and 231.14 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 490.22 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/490.22 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 490.22 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 113,309.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,309.45/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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