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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 481.48 and 224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 481.48 and 224.68 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 481.48 = 224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/481.48 = 224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 481.48 × 224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 108,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,178.93/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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