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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.87, 481.56 and 224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.87, 481.56 and 224.67 is: 310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.87 : 481.56 = 224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.87/481.56 = 224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.87x = 481.56 × 224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.87x = 108,192.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,192.09/348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.12

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