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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.13, 481.55 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.13, 481.55 and 224.92 is: 310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.13 : 481.55 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.13/481.55 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.13x = 481.55 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.13x = 108,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,308.74/349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.22

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