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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.47, 482.13 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.47, 482.13 and 223.48 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.47 : 482.13 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.47/482.13 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.47x = 482.13 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.47x = 107,746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,746.41/349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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