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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 483.82 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 483.82 and 226.42 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 483.82 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/483.82 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 483.82 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 109,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,547.38/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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