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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.16, 486.22 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.16, 486.22 and 228.14 is: 314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.16 : 486.22 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.16/486.22 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.16x = 486.22 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.16x = 110,926.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,926.23/352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.99

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