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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.31, 480.99 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.31, 480.99 and 224.19 is: 309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.31 : 480.99 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.31/480.99 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.31x = 480.99 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.31x = 107,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,833.15/348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.59

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