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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.35, 481.53 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.35, 481.53 and 238.64 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.35 : 481.53 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.35/481.53 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.35x = 481.53 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.35x = 114,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,909.91/349.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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