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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 480.49 and 224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 480.49 and 224.09 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 480.49 = 224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/480.49 = 224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 480.49 × 224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 107,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,673.00/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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