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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 490.07 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 490.07 and 230.99 is: 318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 490.07 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/490.07 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 490.07 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 113,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,199.40/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.52

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