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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.21, 480.96 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.21, 480.96 and 275.31 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.21 : 480.96 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.21/480.96 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.21x = 480.96 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.21x = 132,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,413.10/348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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