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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 481.68 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 481.68 and 238.29 is: 328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 481.68 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/481.68 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 481.68 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 114,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,779.53/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.89

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