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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.17, 480.42 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.17, 480.42 and 295.92 is: 408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.17 : 480.42 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.17/480.42 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.17x = 480.42 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.17x = 142,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,165.89/348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.33

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