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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 480.57 and 224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 480.57 and 224.23 is: 309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 480.57 = 224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/480.57 = 224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 480.57 × 224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 107,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,757.57/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.28

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