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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 481.50 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 481.50 and 232.38 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 481.50 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/481.50 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 481.50 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 111,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,890.97/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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