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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.39, 483.37 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.39, 483.37 and 226.08 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.39 : 483.37 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.39/483.37 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.39x = 483.37 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.39x = 109,282.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,282.20/350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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