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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 480.90 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 480.90 and 230.44 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 480.90 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/480.90 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 480.90 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 110,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,818.60/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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