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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 491.19 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 491.19 and 230.01 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 491.19 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/491.19 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 491.19 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 112,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,978.61/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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