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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.74, 486.56 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.74, 486.56 and 228.56 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.74 : 486.56 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.74/486.56 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.74x = 486.56 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.74x = 111,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,208.15/352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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