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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 481.28 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 481.28 and 238.51 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 481.28 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/481.28 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 481.28 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 114,790.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,790.09/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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