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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.22, 484.40 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.22, 484.40 and 226.88 is: 312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.22 : 484.40 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.22/484.40 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.22x = 484.40 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.22x = 109,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,900.67/351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.91

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