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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 483.02 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 483.02 and 225.88 is: 311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 483.02 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/483.02 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 483.02 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 109,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,104.56/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.53

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