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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.05, 485.28 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.05, 485.28 and 227.58 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.05 : 485.28 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.05/485.28 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.05x = 485.28 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.05x = 110,440.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,440.02/352.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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