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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.04, 485.60 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.04, 485.60 and 227.60 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.04 : 485.60 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.04/485.60 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.04x = 485.60 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.04x = 110,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,522.56/352.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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