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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 483.37 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 483.37 and 226.02 is: 311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 483.37 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/483.37 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 483.37 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 109,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,252.53/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.86

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