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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 482.79 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 482.79 and 225.57 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 482.79 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/482.79 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 482.79 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 108,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,902.94/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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