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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 481.26 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 481.26 and 224.30 is: 309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 481.26 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/481.26 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 481.26 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 107,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,944.21/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.62

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