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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 480.57 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 480.57 and 223.98 is: 308.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 480.57 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/480.57 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 480.57 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 107,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,638.07/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.99

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