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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.32, 484.72 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.32, 484.72 and 226.98 is: 313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.32 : 484.72 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.32/484.72 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.32x = 484.72 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.32x = 110,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,021.18/351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.17

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