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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 482.76 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 482.76 and 225.63 is: 311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 482.76 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/482.76 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 482.76 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 108,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,925.14/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.53

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