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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.45, 486.27 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.45, 486.27 and 227.91 is: 314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.45 : 486.27 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.45/486.27 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.45x = 486.27 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.45x = 110,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,827.62/352.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.45

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