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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 482.68 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 482.68 and 231.90 is: 319.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 482.68 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/482.68 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 482.68 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 111,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,933.49/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.87

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