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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 480.30 and 223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 480.30 and 223.91 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 480.30 = 223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/480.30 = 223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 480.30 × 223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 107,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,543.97/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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