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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 484.94 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 484.94 and 227.38 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 484.94 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/484.94 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 484.94 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 110,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,264.52/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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