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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 481.38 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 481.38 and 224.64 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 481.38 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/481.38 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 481.38 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 108,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,137.20/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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