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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 481.23 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 481.23 and 238.44 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 481.23 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/481.23 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 481.23 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 114,744.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,744.48/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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