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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 481.31 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 481.31 and 230.90 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 481.31 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/481.31 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 481.31 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 111,130.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,130.92/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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