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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 481.75 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 481.75 and 224.78 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 481.75 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/481.75 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 481.75 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 108,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,284.79/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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