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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.72, 487.82 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.72, 487.82 and 229.25 is: 316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.72 : 487.82 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.72/487.82 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.72x = 487.82 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.72x = 111,834.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,834.53/353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.17

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