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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 487.36 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 487.36 and 228.84 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 487.36 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/487.36 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 487.36 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 111,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,527.46/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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