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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 484.58 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 484.58 and 227.14 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 484.58 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/484.58 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 484.58 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 110,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,065.08/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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