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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.98, 486.99 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.98, 486.99 and 228.67 is: 315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.98 : 486.99 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.98/486.99 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.98x = 486.99 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.98x = 111,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,360.00/352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.49

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