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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 482.06 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 482.06 and 238.84 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 482.06 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/482.06 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 482.06 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 115,135.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,135.21/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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