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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 482.28 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 482.28 and 225.08 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 482.28 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/482.28 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 482.28 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 108,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,551.58/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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