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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.93, 484.31 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.93, 484.31 and 226.88 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.93 : 484.31 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.93/484.31 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.93x = 484.31 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.93x = 109,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,882.03/350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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