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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 485.82 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 485.82 and 225.86 is: 311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 485.82 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/485.82 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 485.82 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 109,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,727.31/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.82

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