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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 485.50 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 485.50 and 225.93 is: 311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 485.50 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/485.50 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 485.50 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 109,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,688.45/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.74

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