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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.89, 484.15 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.89, 484.15 and 226.53 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.89 : 484.15 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.89/484.15 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.89x = 484.15 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.89x = 109,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,674.50/350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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