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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 481.50 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 481.50 and 224.93 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 481.50 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/481.50 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 481.50 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 108,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,301.39/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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