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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.69, 486.39 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.69, 486.39 and 228.22 is: 314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.69 : 486.39 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.69/486.39 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.69x = 486.39 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.69x = 111,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,006.30/352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.74

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