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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.64, 486.27 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.64, 486.27 and 228.30 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.64 : 486.27 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.64/486.27 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.64x = 486.27 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.64x = 111,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,015.44/352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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