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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 482.30 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 482.30 and 231.42 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 482.30 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/482.30 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 482.30 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 111,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,613.87/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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