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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 480.50 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 480.50 and 190.83 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 480.50 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/480.50 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 480.50 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 91,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,692.61/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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