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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 480.99 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 480.99 and 238.38 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 480.99 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/480.99 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 480.99 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 114,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,658.40/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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