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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.82, 482.51 and 225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.82, 482.51 and 225.29 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.82 : 482.51 = 225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.82/482.51 = 225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.82x = 482.51 × 225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.82x = 108,701.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,701.14/349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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