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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 480.80 and 232.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 480.80 and 232.00 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 480.80 = 232.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/480.80 = 232.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 480.80 × 232.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 111,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,544.98/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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