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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 483.35 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 483.35 and 225.99 is: 311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 483.35 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/483.35 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 483.35 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 109,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,231.14/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.88

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