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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 480.23 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 480.23 and 190.63 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 480.23 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/480.23 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 480.23 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 91,545.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,545.29/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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