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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 483.11 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 483.11 and 225.62 is: 311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 483.11 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/483.11 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 483.11 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 109,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,001.11/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.53

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