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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 481.54 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 481.54 and 231.28 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 481.54 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/481.54 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 481.54 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 111,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,370.57/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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