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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 481.84 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 481.84 and 238.87 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 481.84 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/481.84 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 481.84 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 115,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,099.53/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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