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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 484.59 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 484.59 and 227.08 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 484.59 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/484.59 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 484.59 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 110,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,040.70/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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