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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 481.92 and 231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 481.92 and 231.34 is: 319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 481.92 = 231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/481.92 = 231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 481.92 × 231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 111,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,487.37/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.12

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