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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.41, 482.03 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.41, 482.03 and 231.53 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.41 : 482.03 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.41/482.03 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.41x = 482.03 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.41x = 111,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,604.98/349.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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