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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.82, 481.56 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.82, 481.56 and 238.43 is: 329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.82 : 481.56 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.82/481.56 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.82x = 481.56 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.82x = 114,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,818.35/348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.16

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