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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 481.23 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 481.23 and 224.73 is: 309.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 481.23 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/481.23 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 481.23 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 108,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,146.82/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.78

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