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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 480.74 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 480.74 and 224.34 is: 309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 480.74 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/480.74 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 480.74 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 107,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,848.09/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.44

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