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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 481.51 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 481.51 and 224.79 is: 310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 481.51 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/481.51 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 481.51 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 108,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,238.07/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.03

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