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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.85, 483.80 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.85, 483.80 and 226.41 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.85 : 483.80 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.85/483.80 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.85x = 483.80 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.85x = 109,537.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,537.16/350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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