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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 486.11 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 486.11 and 227.99 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 486.11 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/486.11 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 486.11 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 110,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,828.22/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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