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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 483.44 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 483.44 and 226.08 is: 311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 483.44 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/483.44 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 483.44 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 109,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,296.12/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.85

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