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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.26, 480.75 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.26, 480.75 and 230.54 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.26 : 480.75 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.26/480.75 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.26x = 480.75 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.26x = 110,832.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,832.11/348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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