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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.69, 487.77 and 229.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.69, 487.77 and 229.22 is: 316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.69 : 487.77 = 229.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.69/487.77 = 229.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.69x = 487.77 × 229.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.69x = 111,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,806.64/353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.11

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