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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 485.40 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 485.40 and 227.28 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 485.40 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/485.40 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 485.40 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 110,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,321.71/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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