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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 482.63 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 482.63 and 225.50 is: 311.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 482.63 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/482.63 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 482.63 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 108,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,829.52/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.09

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