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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.14, 480.66 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.14, 480.66 and 282.80 is: 390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.14 : 480.66 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.14/480.66 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.14x = 480.66 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.14x = 135,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,930.65/348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.45

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