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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 481.74 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 481.74 and 224.70 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 481.74 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/481.74 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 481.74 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 108,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,246.98/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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