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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 480.10 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 480.10 and 223.68 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 480.10 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/480.10 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 480.10 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 107,388.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,388.77/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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