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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 481.74 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 481.74 and 232.74 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 481.74 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/481.74 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 481.74 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 112,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,120.17/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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