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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 482.90 and 224.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 482.90 and 224.01 is: 308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 482.90 = 224.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/482.90 = 224.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 482.90 × 224.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 108,174.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,174.43/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.88

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