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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 484.51 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 484.51 and 226.78 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 484.51 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/484.51 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 484.51 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 109,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,877.18/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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