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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.10, 483.57 and 226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.10, 483.57 and 226.17 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.10 : 483.57 = 226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.10/483.57 = 226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.10x = 483.57 × 226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.10x = 109,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,369.03/350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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