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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 480.68 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 480.68 and 238.06 is: 328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 480.68 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/480.68 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 480.68 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 114,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,433.68/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.31

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