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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.61, 481.23 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.61, 481.23 and 224.43 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.61 : 481.23 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.61/481.23 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.61x = 481.23 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.61x = 108,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,001.61/348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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