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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.47, 486.54 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.47, 486.54 and 228.27 is: 315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.47 : 486.54 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.47/486.54 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.47x = 486.54 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.47x = 111,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,061.57/352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.10

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