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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 481.71 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 481.71 and 238.42 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 481.71 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/481.71 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 481.71 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 114,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,849.30/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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