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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 482.13 and 231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 482.13 and 231.33 is: 319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 482.13 = 231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/482.13 = 231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 482.13 × 231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 111,531.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,531.13/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.12

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