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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.33, 487.71 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.33, 487.71 and 228.89 is: 315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.33 : 487.71 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.33/487.71 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.33x = 487.71 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.33x = 111,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,633.16/353.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.95

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