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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.12, 487.18 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.12, 487.18 and 228.94 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.12 : 487.18 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.12/487.18 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.12x = 487.18 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.12x = 111,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,534.06/353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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