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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 487.38 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 487.38 and 228.88 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 487.38 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/487.38 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 487.38 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 111,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,551.53/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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