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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 483.74 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 483.74 and 226.32 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 483.74 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/483.74 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 483.74 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 109,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,477.94/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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