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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.19, 487.01 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.19, 487.01 and 228.69 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.19 : 487.01 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.19/487.01 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.19x = 487.01 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.19x = 111,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,374.89/353.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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