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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 485.96 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 485.96 and 227.86 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 485.96 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/485.96 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 485.96 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 110,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,730.85/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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