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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 480.60 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 480.60 and 232 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 480.60 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/480.60 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 480.60 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 111,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,499.20/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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