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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.57, 482.37 and 225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.57, 482.37 and 225.01 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.57 : 482.37 = 225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.57/482.37 = 225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.57x = 482.37 × 225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.57x = 108,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,535.66/349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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