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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.55, 484.02 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.55, 484.02 and 226.28 is: 312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.55 : 484.02 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.55/484.02 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.55x = 484.02 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.55x = 109,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,524.41/350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.44

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