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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.13, 482.94 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.13, 482.94 and 225.60 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.13 : 482.94 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.13/482.94 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.13x = 482.94 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.13x = 108,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,951.26/350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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