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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 480.18 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 480.18 and 274.41 is: 378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 480.18 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/480.18 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 480.18 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 131,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,766.19/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.51

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