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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.26, 487.34 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.26, 487.34 and 228.95 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.26 : 487.34 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.26/487.34 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.26x = 487.34 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.26x = 111,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,577.61/353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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