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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.85, 481.65 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.85, 481.65 and 238.28 is: 328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.85 : 481.65 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.85/481.65 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.85x = 481.65 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.85x = 114,767.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,767.56/348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.99

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