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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.80, 482.63 and 225.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.80, 482.63 and 225.31 is: 310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.80 : 482.63 = 225.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.80/482.63 = 225.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.80x = 482.63 × 225.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.80x = 108,740.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,740.99/349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.87

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