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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 482.19 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 482.19 and 225.43 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 482.19 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/482.19 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 482.19 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 108,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,697.68/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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