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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 481.71 and 231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 481.71 and 231.27 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 481.71 = 231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/481.71 = 231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 481.71 × 231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 111,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,405.07/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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