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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.71, 483.84 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.71, 483.84 and 226.44 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.71 : 483.84 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.71/483.84 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.71x = 483.84 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.71x = 109,560.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,560.73/350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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