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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 482.08 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 482.08 and 225.20 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 482.08 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/482.08 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 482.08 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 108,564.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,564.42/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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