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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.53, 483.87 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.53, 483.87 and 226.29 is: 312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.53 : 483.87 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.53/483.87 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.53x = 483.87 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.53x = 109,497.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,497.61/350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.38

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