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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.01, 481.14 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.01, 481.14 and 238.75 is: 329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.01 : 481.14 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.01/481.14 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.01x = 481.14 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.01x = 114,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,870.97/349.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.13

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