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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.85, 481.52 and 224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.85, 481.52 and 224.85 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.85 : 481.52 = 224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.85/481.52 = 224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.85x = 481.52 × 224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.85x = 108,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,269.77/348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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