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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.38, 481.86 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.38, 481.86 and 238.82 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.38 : 481.86 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.38/481.86 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.38x = 481.86 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.38x = 115,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,075.40/349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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