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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 481.52 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 481.52 and 224.40 is: 309.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 481.52 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/481.52 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 481.52 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 108,053.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,053.09/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.93

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