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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 480.49 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 480.49 and 223.99 is: 308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 480.49 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/480.49 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 480.49 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 107,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,623.19/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.88

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