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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.76, 482.91 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.76, 482.91 and 231.84 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.76 : 482.91 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.76/482.91 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.76x = 482.91 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.76x = 111,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,957.85/349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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