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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 485.83 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 485.83 and 227.60 is: 314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 485.83 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/485.83 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 485.83 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 110,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,571.91/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.25

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