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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 481.04 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 481.04 and 224.56 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 481.04 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/481.04 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 481.04 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 108,022.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,022.34/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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