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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.56, 482.07 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.56, 482.07 and 238.84 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.56 : 482.07 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.56/482.07 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.56x = 482.07 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.56x = 115,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,133.99/349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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