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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.63, 482.22 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.63, 482.22 and 225.09 is: 310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.63 : 482.22 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.63/482.22 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.63x = 482.22 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.63x = 108,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,542.90/349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.45

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