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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.37, 481.91 and 224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.37, 481.91 and 224.90 is: 310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.37 : 481.91 = 224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.37/481.91 = 224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.37x = 481.91 × 224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.37x = 108,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,378.02/349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.21

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