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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 482.82 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 482.82 and 225.80 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 482.82 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/482.82 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 482.82 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 109,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,020.76/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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