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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.37, 483.63 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.37, 483.63 and 226.02 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.37 : 483.63 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.37/483.63 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.37x = 483.63 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.37x = 109,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,310.05/350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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