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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.67, 486.16 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.67, 486.16 and 228.29 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.67 : 486.16 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.67/486.16 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.67x = 486.16 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.67x = 110,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,986.11/352.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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