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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.07, 481.68 and 224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.07, 481.68 and 224.51 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.07 : 481.68 = 224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.07/481.68 = 224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.07x = 481.68 × 224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.07x = 108,139.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,139.57/349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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