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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 481.32 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 481.32 and 238.83 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 481.32 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/481.32 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 481.32 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 114,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,953.66/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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