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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 481.18 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 481.18 and 238.14 is: 328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 481.18 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/481.18 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 481.18 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 114,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,588.21/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.69

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