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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 482.64 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 482.64 and 223.85 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 482.64 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/482.64 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 482.64 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 108,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,036.55/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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