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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.61, 482.63 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.61, 482.63 and 225.36 is: 311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.61 : 482.63 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.61/482.63 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.61x = 482.63 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.61x = 108,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,764.37/349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.11

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