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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 480.92 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 480.92 and 230.42 is: 317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 480.92 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/480.92 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 480.92 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 110,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,815.36/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.87

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