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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 482.59 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 482.59 and 231.45 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 482.59 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/482.59 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 482.59 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 111,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,695.35/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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