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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 485.95 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 485.95 and 227.79 is: 314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 485.95 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/485.95 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 485.95 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 110,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,694.55/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.19

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