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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.81, 481.11 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.81, 481.11 and 230.72 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.81 : 481.11 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.81/481.11 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.81x = 481.11 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.81x = 110,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,998.43/348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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