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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.11, 487.12 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.11, 487.12 and 228.81 is: 315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.11 : 487.12 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.11/487.12 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.11x = 487.12 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.11x = 111,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,455.49/353.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.64

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