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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 484.32 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 484.32 and 226.89 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 484.32 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/484.32 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 484.32 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 109,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,887.36/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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