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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 480.34 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 480.34 and 190.71 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 480.34 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/480.34 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 480.34 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 91,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,605.64/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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