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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 480.25 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 480.25 and 295.80 is: 408.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 480.25 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/480.25 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 480.25 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 142,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,057.95/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.17

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