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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 485.25 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 485.25 and 227.52 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 485.25 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/485.25 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 485.25 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 110,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,404.08/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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