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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.31, 480.64 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.31, 480.64 and 236.05 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.31 : 480.64 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.31/480.64 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.31x = 480.64 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.31x = 113,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,455.07/348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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