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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 480.87 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 480.87 and 230.76 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 480.87 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/480.87 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 480.87 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 110,965.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,965.56/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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