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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.53, 482.06 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.53, 482.06 and 231.51 is: 319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.53 : 482.06 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.53/482.06 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.53x = 482.06 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.53x = 111,601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,601.71/349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.29

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