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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 485.12 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 485.12 and 227.22 is: 313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 485.12 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/485.12 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 485.12 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 110,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,227.72/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.55

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