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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.87, 482.57 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.87, 482.57 and 225.33 is: 310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.87 : 482.57 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.87/482.57 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.87x = 482.57 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.87x = 108,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,737.50/349.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.80

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