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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 481.22 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 481.22 and 238.18 is: 328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 481.22 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/481.22 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 481.22 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 114,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,616.98/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.74

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