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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 481.56 and 231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 481.56 and 231.09 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 481.56 = 231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/481.56 = 231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 481.56 × 231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 111,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,283.70/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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