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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 490.79 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 490.79 and 231.03 is: 318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 490.79 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/490.79 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 490.79 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 113,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,383.60/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.87

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