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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 481.90 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 481.90 and 238.66 is: 329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 481.90 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/481.90 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 481.90 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 115,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,010.25/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.39

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