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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 485.63 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 485.63 and 227.81 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 485.63 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/485.63 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 485.63 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 110,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,632.30/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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