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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 480.48 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 480.48 and 192.96 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 480.48 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/480.48 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 480.48 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 92,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,713.42/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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