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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 480.36 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 480.36 and 238.16 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 480.36 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/480.36 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 480.36 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 114,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,402.54/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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