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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.61, 481.68 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.61, 481.68 and 238.88 is: 329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.61 : 481.68 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.61/481.68 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.61x = 481.68 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.61x = 115,064.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,064.92/349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.13

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