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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.06, 481.53 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.06, 481.53 and 238.36 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.06 : 481.53 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.06/481.53 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.06x = 481.53 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.06x = 114,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,777.49/349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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