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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 480.84 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 480.84 and 224.20 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 480.84 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/480.84 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 480.84 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 107,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,804.33/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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