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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 478.80 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 478.80 and 260.32 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 478.80 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/478.80 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 478.80 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 124,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,641.22/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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