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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.77, 492.48 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.77, 492.48 and 230.91 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.77 : 492.48 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.77/492.48 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.77x = 492.48 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.77x = 113,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,717.45/356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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