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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.64, 482.68 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.64, 482.68 and 225.52 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.64 : 482.68 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.64/482.68 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.64x = 482.68 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.64x = 108,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,851.80/349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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