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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.35, 490.59 and 230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.35, 490.59 and 230.95 is: 318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.35 : 490.59 = 230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.35/490.59 = 230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.35x = 490.59 × 230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.35x = 113,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,302.37/355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.84

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