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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.26, 486.11 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.26, 486.11 and 227.93 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.26 : 486.11 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.26/486.11 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.26x = 486.11 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.26x = 110,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,795.48/352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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