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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 480.98 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 480.98 and 232.26 is: 320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 480.98 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/480.98 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 480.98 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 111,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,712.41/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.37

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