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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 485.81 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 485.81 and 227.79 is: 314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 485.81 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/485.81 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 485.81 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 110,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,661.52/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.25

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