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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 480.75 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 480.75 and 230.33 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 480.75 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/480.75 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 480.75 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 110,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,731.15/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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