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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 482.42 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 482.42 and 225.56 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 482.42 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/482.42 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 482.42 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 108,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,814.66/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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