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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 482.66 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 482.66 and 225.44 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 482.66 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/482.66 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 482.66 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 108,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,810.87/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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