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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 480.16 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 480.16 and 230.28 is: 317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 480.16 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/480.16 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 480.16 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 110,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,571.24/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.33

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