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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 481.06 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 481.06 and 230.66 is: 318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 481.06 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/481.06 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 481.06 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 110,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,961.30/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.20

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