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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 485.25 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 485.25 and 227.42 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 485.25 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/485.25 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 485.25 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 110,353.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,353.13/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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