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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 482.09 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 482.09 and 231.47 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 482.09 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/482.09 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 482.09 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 111,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,585.80/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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