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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 480.36 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 480.36 and 230.46 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 480.36 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/480.36 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 480.36 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 110,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,703.77/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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