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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.78, 482.46 and 231.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.78, 482.46 and 231.78 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.78 : 482.46 = 231.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.78/482.46 = 231.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.78x = 482.46 × 231.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.78x = 111,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,824.58/349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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