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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 485.18 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 485.18 and 227.56 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 485.18 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/485.18 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 485.18 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 110,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,407.56/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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