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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.85, 481.41 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.85, 481.41 and 229.15 is: 316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.85 : 481.41 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.85/481.41 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.85x = 481.41 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.85x = 110,315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,315.10/348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.23

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