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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 481.93 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 481.93 and 238.94 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 481.93 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/481.93 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 481.93 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 115,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,151.15/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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