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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 481.68 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 481.68 and 224.76 is: 310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 481.68 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/481.68 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 481.68 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 108,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,262.40/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.21

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