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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.75, 486.51 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.75, 486.51 and 228.42 is: 315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.75 : 486.51 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.75/486.51 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.75x = 486.51 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.75x = 111,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,128.61/352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.04

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