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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 490.38 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 490.38 and 231.08 is: 318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 490.38 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/490.38 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 490.38 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 113,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,317.01/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.77

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