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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 480.48 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 480.48 and 223.73 is: 308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 480.48 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/480.48 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 480.48 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 107,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,497.79/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.88

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