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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.29, 480.12 and 223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.29, 480.12 and 223.91 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.29 : 480.12 = 223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.29/480.12 = 223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.29x = 480.12 × 223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.29x = 107,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,503.67/348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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