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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 485.54 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 485.54 and 227.88 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 485.54 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/485.54 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 485.54 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 110,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,644.86/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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