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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.09, 483.25 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.09, 483.25 and 226.09 is: 312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.09 : 483.25 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.09/483.25 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.09x = 483.25 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.09x = 109,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,257.99/350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.09

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