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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 483.87 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 483.87 and 226.27 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 483.87 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/483.87 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 483.87 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 109,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,481.71/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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