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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.91, 481.56 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.91, 481.56 and 238.33 is: 328.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.91 : 481.56 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.91/481.56 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.91x = 481.56 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.91x = 114,770.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,770.19/348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.94

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