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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.15, 487.49 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.15, 487.49 and 228.92 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.15 : 487.49 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.15/487.49 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.15x = 487.49 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.15x = 111,594.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,594.35/353.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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