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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 485.28 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 485.28 and 227.25 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 485.28 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/485.28 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 485.28 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 110,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,279.88/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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