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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.77, 482.34 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.77, 482.34 and 231.84 is: 319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.77 : 482.34 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.77/482.34 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.77x = 482.34 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.77x = 111,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,825.71/349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.71

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