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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.36, 486.92 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.36, 486.92 and 228.88 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.36 : 486.92 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.36/486.92 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.36x = 486.92 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.36x = 111,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,446.25/353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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