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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.91, 482.48 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.91, 482.48 and 223.70 is: 308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.91 : 482.48 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.91/482.48 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.91x = 482.48 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.91x = 107,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,930.78/349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.45

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