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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 482.24 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 482.24 and 225.21 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 482.24 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/482.24 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 482.24 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 108,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,605.27/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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