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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.14, 480.38 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.14, 480.38 and 223.76 is: 308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.14 : 480.38 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.14/480.38 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.14x = 480.38 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.14x = 107,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,489.91/348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.75

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