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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.36, 487.76 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.36, 487.76 and 228.80 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.36 : 487.76 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.36/487.76 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.36x = 487.76 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.36x = 111,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,599.56/353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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