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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 481.86 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 481.86 and 233.08 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 481.86 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/481.86 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 481.86 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 112,311.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,311.93/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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