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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 483.32 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 483.32 and 225.81 is: 311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 483.32 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/483.32 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 483.32 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 109,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,139.70/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.69

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