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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 481.01 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 481.01 and 238.19 is: 328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 481.01 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/481.01 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 481.01 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 114,568.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,568.18/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.55

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