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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.10, 485.75 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.10, 485.75 and 227.51 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.10 : 485.75 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.10/485.75 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.10x = 485.75 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.10x = 110,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,511.66/352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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