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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 481.68 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 481.68 and 238.52 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 481.68 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/481.68 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 481.68 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 114,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,890.31/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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