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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 481.41 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 481.41 and 224.64 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 481.41 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/481.41 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 481.41 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 108,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,143.94/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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