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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 482.08 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 482.08 and 238.90 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 482.08 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/482.08 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 482.08 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 115,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,168.91/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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