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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.82, 482.86 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.82, 482.86 and 225.48 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.82 : 482.86 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.82/482.86 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.82x = 482.86 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.82x = 108,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,877.37/349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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