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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.45, 482.07 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.45, 482.07 and 231.64 is: 319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.45 : 482.07 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.45/482.07 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.45x = 482.07 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.45x = 111,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,666.69/349.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.55

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