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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 484.01 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 484.01 and 226.72 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 484.01 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/484.01 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 484.01 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 109,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,732.35/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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