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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 482.19 and 238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 482.19 and 238.97 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 482.19 = 238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/482.19 = 238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 482.19 × 238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 115,228.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,228.94/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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