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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 481 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 481 and 224.32 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 481 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/481 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 481 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 107,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,897.92/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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