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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.30, 484.91 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.30, 484.91 and 226.97 is: 313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.30 : 484.91 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.30/484.91 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.30x = 484.91 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.30x = 110,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,059.13/351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.29

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