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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 481.03 and 224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 481.03 and 224.51 is: 309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 481.03 = 224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/481.03 = 224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 481.03 × 224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 107,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,994.79/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.84

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