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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 480.56 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 480.56 and 223.80 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 480.56 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/480.56 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 480.56 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 107,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,549.33/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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