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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 481.76 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 481.76 and 225.11 is: 310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 481.76 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/481.76 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 481.76 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 108,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,449.92/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.32

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