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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.54, 482.30 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.54, 482.30 and 225.17 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.54 : 482.30 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.54/482.30 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.54x = 482.30 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.54x = 108,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,599.57/349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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