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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 482.02 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 482.02 and 231.22 is: 319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 482.02 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/482.02 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 482.02 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 111,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,449.10/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.12

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