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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.21, 483.43 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.21, 483.43 and 225.88 is: 311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.21 : 483.43 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.21/483.43 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.21x = 483.43 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.21x = 109,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,194.75/350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.80

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