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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 485.58 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 485.58 and 227.80 is: 314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 485.58 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/485.58 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 485.58 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 110,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,615.12/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.12

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