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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 480.51 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 480.51 and 224.17 is: 309.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 480.51 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/480.51 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 480.51 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 107,715.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,715.51/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.19

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