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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 480.81 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 480.81 and 238.02 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 480.81 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/480.81 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 480.81 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 114,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,442.40/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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