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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.15, 486.21 and 228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.15, 486.21 and 228.13 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.15 : 486.21 = 228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.15/486.21 = 228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.15x = 486.21 × 228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.15x = 110,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,919.09/352.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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