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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 481.63 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 481.63 and 224.75 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 481.63 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/481.63 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 481.63 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 108,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,246.34/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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