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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.57, 483.62 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.57, 483.62 and 224.57 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.57 : 483.62 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.57/483.62 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.57x = 483.62 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.57x = 108,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,604.12/350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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