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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 481.32 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 481.32 and 232.36 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 481.32 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/481.32 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 481.32 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 111,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,839.52/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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