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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 491.79 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 491.79 and 230.31 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 491.79 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/491.79 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 491.79 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 113,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,264.15/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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