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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 481.34 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 481.34 and 238.62 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 481.34 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/481.34 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 481.34 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 114,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,857.35/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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