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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 481.43 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 481.43 and 224.62 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 481.43 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/481.43 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 481.43 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 108,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,138.16/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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