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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.84, 486.78 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.84, 486.78 and 228.48 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.84 : 486.78 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.84/486.78 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.84x = 486.78 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.84x = 111,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,219.49/352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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