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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.67, 481.32 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.67, 481.32 and 224.50 is: 309.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.67 : 481.32 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.67/481.32 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.67x = 481.32 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.67x = 108,056.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,056.34/348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.91

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