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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.99, 538.49 and 230.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.99, 538.49 and 230.83 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.99 : 538.49 = 230.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.99/538.49 = 230.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.99x = 538.49 × 230.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.99x = 124,299.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,299.65/358.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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