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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 481.41 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 481.41 and 224.82 is: 309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 481.41 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/481.41 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 481.41 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 108,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,230.60/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.98

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