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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 481.38 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 481.38 and 231.14 is: 318.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 481.38 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/481.38 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 481.38 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 111,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,266.17/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.85

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