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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.64, 484.98 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.64, 484.98 and 227.24 is: 313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.64 : 484.98 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.64/484.98 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.64x = 484.98 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.64x = 110,206.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,206.86/351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.41

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