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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 485.07 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 485.07 and 227.32 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 485.07 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/485.07 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 485.07 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 110,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,262.55/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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