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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.25, 480.72 and 232.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.25, 480.72 and 232.15 is: 320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.25 : 480.72 = 232.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.25/480.72 = 232.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.25x = 480.72 × 232.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.25x = 111,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,599.15/348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.46

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