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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 485.16 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 485.16 and 227.08 is: 313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 485.16 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/485.16 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 485.16 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 110,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,170.13/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.41

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