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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 485.73 and 227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 485.73 and 227.75 is: 314.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 485.73 = 227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/485.73 = 227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 485.73 × 227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 110,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,622.58/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.44

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