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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.80, 484.36 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.80, 484.36 and 226.53 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.80 : 484.36 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.80/484.36 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.80x = 484.36 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.80x = 109,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,723.85/350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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