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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.57, 483.75 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.57, 483.75 and 226.01 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.57 : 483.75 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.57/483.75 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.57x = 483.75 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.57x = 109,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,332.34/350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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