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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.79, 484.95 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.79, 484.95 and 227.43 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.79 : 484.95 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.79/484.95 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.79x = 484.95 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.79x = 110,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,292.18/351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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