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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.00, 482.91 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.00, 482.91 and 225.62 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.00 : 482.91 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.00/482.91 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.00x = 482.91 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.00x = 108,953.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,953.97/350.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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