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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.82, 485.26 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.82, 485.26 and 227.28 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.82 : 485.26 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.82/485.26 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.82x = 485.26 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.82x = 110,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,289.89/351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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