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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 481.17 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 481.17 and 232.39 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 481.17 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/481.17 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 481.17 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 111,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,819.10/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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