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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.97, 486.97 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.97, 486.97 and 228.57 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.97 : 486.97 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.97/486.97 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.97x = 486.97 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.97x = 111,306.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,306.73/352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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