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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.22, 480.26 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.22, 480.26 and 223.88 is: 308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.22 : 480.26 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.22/480.26 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.22x = 480.26 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.22x = 107,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,520.61/348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.77

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