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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.41, 482.51 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.41, 482.51 and 225.36 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.41 : 482.51 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.41/482.51 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.41x = 482.51 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.41x = 108,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,738.45/349.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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