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