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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 481.92 and 231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 481.92 and 231.35 is: 319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 481.92 = 231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/481.92 = 231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 481.92 × 231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 111,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,489.78/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.16

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