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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 490.63 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 490.63 and 231.22 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 490.63 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/490.63 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 490.63 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 113,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,443.47/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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