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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 481 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 481 and 224.44 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 481 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/481 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 481 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 107,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,955.64/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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