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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 484.29 and 226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 484.29 and 226.86 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 484.29 = 226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/484.29 = 226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 484.29 × 226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 109,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,866.03/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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