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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.13, 487.08 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.13, 487.08 and 228.60 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.13 : 487.08 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.13/487.08 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.13x = 487.08 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.13x = 111,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,346.49/353.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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