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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.81, 481.32 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.81, 481.32 and 236.55 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.81 : 481.32 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.81/481.32 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.81x = 481.32 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.81x = 113,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,856.25/348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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