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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 481.68 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 481.68 and 238.40 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 481.68 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/481.68 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 481.68 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 114,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,832.51/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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