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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 484.54 and 227.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 484.54 and 227.00 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 484.54 = 227.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/484.54 = 227.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 484.54 × 227.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 109,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,991.22/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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