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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.41, 483.89 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.41, 483.89 and 226.36 is: 312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.41 : 483.89 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.41/483.89 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.41x = 483.89 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.41x = 109,533.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,533.34/350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.59

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