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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 481.44 and 224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 481.44 and 224.61 is: 309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 481.44 = 224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/481.44 = 224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 481.44 × 224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 108,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,136.24/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.90

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