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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 482.26 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 482.26 and 238.92 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 482.26 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/482.26 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 482.26 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 115,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,221.56/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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