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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 487.19 and 228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 487.19 and 228.86 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 487.19 = 228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/487.19 = 228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 487.19 × 228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 111,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,495.30/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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