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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 484.34 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 484.34 and 226.70 is: 312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 484.34 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/484.34 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 484.34 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 109,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,799.88/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.66

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