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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 484.20 and 226.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 484.20 and 226.39 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 484.20 = 226.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/484.20 = 226.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 484.20 × 226.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 109,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,618.04/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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