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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 483.28 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 483.28 and 225.82 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 483.28 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/483.28 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 483.28 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 109,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,132.52/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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