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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.19, 480.73 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.19, 480.73 and 269.37 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.19 : 480.73 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.19/480.73 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.19x = 480.73 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.19x = 129,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,494.24/348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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