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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 483.32 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 483.32 and 225.86 is: 311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 483.32 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/483.32 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 483.32 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 109,159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,159.11/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.62

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