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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 485.13 and 227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 485.13 and 227.47 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 485.13 = 227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/485.13 = 227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 485.13 × 227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 110,352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,352.15/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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