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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 486.88 and 226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 486.88 and 226.93 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 486.88 = 226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/486.88 = 226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 486.88 × 226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 110,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,487.68/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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