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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.82, 482.36 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.82, 482.36 and 225.32 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.82 : 482.36 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.82/482.36 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.82x = 482.36 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.82x = 108,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,681.82/349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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