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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.79, 484.95 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.79, 484.95 and 227.44 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.79 : 484.95 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.79/484.95 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.79x = 484.95 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.79x = 110,297.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,297.03/351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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