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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 484.88 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 484.88 and 227.36 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 484.88 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/484.88 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 484.88 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 110,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,242.32/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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