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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 482.09 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 482.09 and 225.18 is: 310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 482.09 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/482.09 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 482.09 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 108,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,555.77/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.65

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