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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.67, 482.29 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.67, 482.29 and 229.97 is: 317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.67 : 482.29 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.67/482.29 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.67x = 482.29 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.67x = 110,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,912.86/349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.19

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