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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.73, 485.43 and 227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.73, 485.43 and 227.65 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.73 : 485.43 = 227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.73/485.43 = 227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.73x = 485.43 × 227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.73x = 110,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,508.14/351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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