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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 481.21 and 224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 481.21 and 224.63 is: 310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 481.21 = 224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/481.21 = 224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 481.21 × 224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 108,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,094.39/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.01

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