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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 481.09 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 481.09 and 230.75 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 481.09 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/481.09 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 481.09 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 111,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,011.52/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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