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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 480.94 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 480.94 and 224.22 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 480.94 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/480.94 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 480.94 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 107,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,837.61/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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