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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 481.17 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 481.17 and 238.36 is: 328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 481.17 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/481.17 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 481.17 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 114,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,691.68/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.99

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