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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 481.20 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 481.20 and 224.52 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 481.20 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/481.20 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 481.20 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 108,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,039.02/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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