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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 481.62 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 481.62 and 224.64 is: 310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 481.62 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/481.62 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 481.62 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 108,192.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,192.41/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.21

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