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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.34, 486.29 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.34, 486.29 and 228.15 is: 314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.34 : 486.29 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.34/486.29 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.34x = 486.29 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.34x = 110,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,947.06/352.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.89

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