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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 480.94 and 224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 480.94 and 224.35 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 480.94 = 224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/480.94 = 224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 480.94 × 224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 107,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,898.89/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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