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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 490.53 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 490.53 and 231.22 is: 318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 490.53 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/490.53 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 490.53 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 113,420.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,420.35/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.87

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