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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.67, 482.54 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.67, 482.54 and 225.35 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.67 : 482.54 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.67/482.54 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.67x = 482.54 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.67x = 108,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,742.64/349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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