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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 485.48 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 485.48 and 227.49 is: 314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 485.48 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/485.48 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 485.48 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 110,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,440.71/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.08

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