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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 482.89 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 482.89 and 225.79 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 482.89 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/482.89 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 482.89 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 109,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,031.73/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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