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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 481.96 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 481.96 and 232.80 is: 321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 481.96 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/481.96 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 481.96 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 112,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,200.29/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.09

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