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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 480.41 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 480.41 and 206.40 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 480.41 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/480.41 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 480.41 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 99,155.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,155.59/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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