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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.85, 482.81 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.85, 482.81 and 225.51 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.85 : 482.81 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.85/482.81 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.85x = 482.81 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.85x = 108,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,878.48/349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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