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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.33, 481.98 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.33, 481.98 and 225.07 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.33 : 481.98 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.33/481.98 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.33x = 481.98 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.33x = 108,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,476.83/349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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