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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 481.04 and 285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 481.04 and 285.82 is: 394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 481.04 = 285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/481.04 = 285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 481.04 × 285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 137,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,490.85/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.98

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