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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.79, 483.57 and 226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.79, 483.57 and 226.43 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.79 : 483.57 = 226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.79/483.57 = 226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.79x = 483.57 × 226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.79x = 109,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,492.34/350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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