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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.45, 481.82 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.45, 481.82 and 224.91 is: 310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.45 : 481.82 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.45/481.82 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.45x = 481.82 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.45x = 108,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,365.01/349.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.10

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