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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 483.36 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 483.36 and 224.22 is: 309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 483.36 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/483.36 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 483.36 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 108,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,378.98/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.30

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