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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.81, 481.33 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.81, 481.33 and 224.47 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.81 : 481.33 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.81/481.33 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.81x = 481.33 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.81x = 108,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,040.62/348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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