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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 485.39 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 485.39 and 227.34 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 485.39 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/485.39 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 485.39 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 110,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,349.13/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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