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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 485.94 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 485.94 and 226.05 is: 311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 485.94 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/485.94 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 485.94 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 109,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,844.31/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.86

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