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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.61, 482.24 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.61, 482.24 and 225.07 is: 310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.61 : 482.24 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.61/482.24 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.61x = 482.24 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.61x = 108,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,537.11/349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.46

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