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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 484.14 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 484.14 and 226.56 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 484.14 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/484.14 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 484.14 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 109,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,686.76/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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