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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.22, 480.32 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.22, 480.32 and 223.68 is: 308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.22 : 480.32 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.22/480.32 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.22x = 480.32 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.22x = 107,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,437.98/348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.53

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