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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.16, 486.24 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.16, 486.24 and 226.32 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.16 : 486.24 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.16/486.24 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.16x = 486.24 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.16x = 110,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,045.84/352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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