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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.31, 486.42 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.31, 486.42 and 228.25 is: 315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.31 : 486.42 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.31/486.42 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.31x = 486.42 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.31x = 111,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,022.93/352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.13

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