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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 481.94 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 481.94 and 231.26 is: 318.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 481.94 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/481.94 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 481.94 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 111,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,453.44/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.99

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