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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.35, 484.41 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.35, 484.41 and 226.79 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.35 : 484.41 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.35/484.41 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.35x = 484.41 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.35x = 109,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,859.34/351.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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