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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 485.92 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 485.92 and 226.02 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 485.92 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/485.92 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 485.92 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 109,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,827.64/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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