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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.02, 486.65 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.02, 486.65 and 228.64 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.02 : 486.65 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.02/486.65 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.02x = 486.65 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.02x = 111,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,267.66/353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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