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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.03, 485.49 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.03, 485.49 and 227.70 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.03 : 485.49 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.03/485.49 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.03x = 485.49 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.03x = 110,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,546.07/352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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