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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 481.10 and 224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 481.10 and 224.18 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 481.10 = 224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/481.10 = 224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 481.10 × 224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 107,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,853.64/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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