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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 481.11 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 481.11 and 238.13 is: 328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 481.11 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/481.11 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 481.11 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 114,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,566.72/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.74

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