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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.05, 480.39 and 230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.05, 480.39 and 230.05 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.05 : 480.39 = 230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.05/480.39 = 230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.05x = 480.39 × 230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.05x = 110,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,511.32/348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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