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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 482.07 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 482.07 and 225.23 is: 310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 482.07 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/482.07 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 482.07 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 108,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,575.06/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.81

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